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Evidence-based recommendations on infliximab (Remicade) for treating acute exacerbations of severely active ulcerative colitis in adults.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

17 December 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on palliative photodynamic therapy for treating advanced oesophageal cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the tumour and using light to activate it and destroy the tumour cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 January 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on exagamglogene autotemcel (Casgevy) for treating severe sickle cell disease in people 12 years and over.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 February 2025

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Optowire for measuring fractional flow reserve .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

3 December 2019

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on remote ECG interpretation consultancy services for cardiovascular disease .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

27 July 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic augmentation of the lower oesophageal sphincter using hydrogel implants for gastro-oesophageal reflux. This involves inserting hydrogel implants into the wall of the oesophagus to narrow the entrance to the stomach and help prevent reflux.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 June 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on stent placement for vena caval obstruction. This involves using a catheter to position a stent, which may be self-expanding or balloon-dilated, across the area of narrowing to relieve it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on aortic valve reconstruction with glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium for aortic valve disease in adults. This involves replacing the diseased part of the valve with some of the person’s own pericardium.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

9 August 2023

This guideline covers identifying and caring for adults who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition in hospital or in their own home or a care home. It offers advice on how oral, enteral tube feeding and parenteral nutrition support should be started, administered and stopped. It aims to support healthcare professionals identify malnourished people and help them to choose the most appropriate form of support.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

4 August 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on QAngio XA 3D QFR and CAAS vFFR imaging software for assessing coronary stenosis during invasive coronary angiography.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

17 March 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on endoluminal gastroplication for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves an endoscopic fastening device being inserted through the mouth and into the stomach, along with an endoscope for constant visualisation. The device is used to attach the fundus to the anterior and left lateral wall of the distal oesophagus slightly above the oesophagogastric junction.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

1 March 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of a magnetic ring for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves placing a ring of beads outside of the food pipe, just above the stomach. Magnets inside the beads hold them together to keep the food pipe closed but are weak enough to move apart to allow food or liquid to be swallowed. The aim is to prevent acid reflux.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

11 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on electrical stimulation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves applying low-energy electrical impulses to the sphincter to strengthen the muscle so that less reflux happens.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 December 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall. This involves using metal (usually titanium) to stabilise the ‘flail’ segment of chest wall.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic epicardial radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation. This involves using heat to destroy the selected areas of the heart to prevent the occurrence or conduction of abnormal electrical activity.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 January 2009